Kiwi Colada

Here's a fun twist on the classic summertime umbrella drink. Kiwifruit and melon liqueur give the cocktail a green hue and slightly tangy flavor. Although we used green kiwi, you can substitute the golden variety for a sweeter taste and golden color.

Yield 6 servings (serving size: about 3/4 cup)

Ingredients

• 5 peeled kiwifruit, divided
• 3 cups ice
• 1/4 cup light rum
• 1/4 cup Midori (melon-flavored liqueur)
• 3 tablespoons Cream of Coconut (such as Coco Lopez)
• 1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice, undrained

Preparation

Cut 4 kiwifruit into quarters, and place in a blender. Set remaining kiwifruit aside. Add ice and remaining ingredients to blender; process until smooth. Strain mixture through a sieve into a pitcher; discard seeds. Divide evenly among 6 glasses. Cut remaining kiwifruit into 6 slices; garnish each glass with 1 kiwifruit slice.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 143 (10% from fat)

Fat: 1.6g (sat 1g,mono 0.0g,poly 0.2g)

Protein: 0.6g

Carbohydrate: 23.1g

Fiber: 2.5g

Cholesterol: 0.0mg

Iron: 0.4mg

Sodium: 11mg

Calcium: 17mg

Cynthia Nicholson, Cooking Light, JUNE 2005